Written by Czar Fruitcake
SUMMARY: Fred develops multiple personalities, one of whom, “Winnie” has a tendency of smacking her friends upside the head.
Fred was crouched down, the toll of her revenge weighing heavily on her soul.
“Fred?” Gunn asked gently, “are you all right?” he too felt the burden of his actions. Fred looked more than a little crazy in the eyes as she responded.
“Fred isn’t here anymore,” she said. “I’m Winnie.” She laughed maniacally.
“Angel, Cordy!” Gunn called. “Get in here, quick!” They came running into the room, and Gunn whispered the situation to them in low tones.
Cordelia’s face softened. Angel looked at Fred and smiled softly. “It’s all right, Fred,” he said. She looked him in the eye and smiled back, and then swung back her hand and THWACK, smacked him upside the head. Angel looked at her, hurt.
“Why did you do that?” he asked.
“Because you look fruity when you smile,” Winnie replied nastily. “You should really stick with the dark and the brooding. Besides, you didn’t like Cordy until she was blonde, and that just pisses me off.”
All of a sudden, her face changed, and Fred was back. “Angel,” she said, “are you all right?” Angel nodded. The entire group was mystified and a little wary. When would Winnie re-emerge and who would she smack next?
“I’m fine, Fred,” he replied. There was an awkward pause. “Do I really look, uh, fruity when I smile?” he asked the group. Another awkward pause followed.
“Well, yeah,” said Fred.
“Yes,” said Cordelia.
“Damn straight you do,” said Gunn. Angel frowned, and everyone else smiled.
OKAY PEOPLE, IT’S UP TO YOU… who does Winnie smack next and why? All characters on the show Angel past and present are fair game, so review and let me know!